St. Thomas Aquinas High School vs. Central Catholic High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
St. Thomas Aquinas High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
School History
Overview
As a Roman Catholic High School in the Diocese of Youngstown in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas, we value scholarship and excellence in all that we do.
We are a college preparatory high school whose primary purpose is to educate and prepare our students in all areas of academics, extracurricular activities and service activities while at the same time, being firmly rooted in Christian values.
Our school tradition is to give to the world community as we pursue truth and journey toward the Kingdom of God.
We are committed to challenging each individual student to live up to his or her full potential, to become a person fully engaged in mind, body and spirit.
We seek to instill in our school community, respect, integrity, justice and responsibility.
Central Catholic High School sits on a 65-acre campus, educating students with a strong college preparatory curriculum.
The academic offerings are enhanced through a competitive athletic program, a music program including both band and choir, a drama department, and our campus ministry programs.
Central Catholic is owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, and welcomes both Catholic and non-Catholic students.
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
n/a
1905
Students Body
Total Students
321 students
293 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
59
-
Grade 7 Students
75
-
Grade 9 Students
65
75
Grade 10 Students
52
70
Grade 11 Students
37
77
Grade 12 Students
33
71
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
27 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
80%
Average Class Size
n/a
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:11
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$7,500
% on Financial Aid
n/a
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,200
Admissions Associate
Ryan Hill
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Key Club
n/a